Key Takeaways
1. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a titanium frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2 for better durability.
2. Drop tests revealed that the S25 Ultra suffered significant damage from a six-foot drop, contradicting claims it could withstand 7.2 feet.
3. Damage was less severe when dropped on its back or sides, with functionality mostly intact for buttons and haptic feedback.
4. AI features malfunctioned only after front-first drops, indicating some resilience in other scenarios.
5. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 absorbs impacts well but is prone to scratches, making insurance and protective accessories important.
With a frame made of titanium and a screen shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass Armor 2, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is said to offer better durability. However, recent drop tests conducted by Allstate Protection Plans revealed that this latest smartphone might not be as tough as consumers expected.
Drop Test Results
Allstate Protection Plans utilized robots to simulate drops from a height of six feet onto concrete surfaces. The aim was to confirm Corning’s claim that the Galaxy S25 Ultra can endure a drop of 7.2 feet. Regrettably, the device suffered significant damage when it dropped front-first from just six feet. While many smartphones struggle without rugged cases, the S25 Ultra’s cracked screen rendered it nearly unusable. Nevertheless, the phone’s buttons and haptic feedback appeared to work, suggesting it might be fixable.
Side and Back Tests
When the S25 Ultra was dropped on its back and sides, it experienced less severe damage. The back-down drop test by Allstate resulted in raised glass and some scratches, yet the smartphone overall endured. The side-down drop test produced dents and chips in its titanium frame, but thankfully, the volume and Gemini Live buttons remained functional.
AI Features Under Scrutiny
Allstate Protection Plans also assessed the durability of the S25 Ultra’s AI capabilities. Features like the ProVisual Engine and Circle to Search only malfunctioned following the front-down drop test.
Similar findings have emerged from other durability tests of the Galaxy S25 Ultra. A notable observation is that the Gorilla Glass Armor 2 does a better job at absorbing impacts but is susceptible to scratches. Thus, obtaining insurance, cases, and screen protectors will be crucial to safeguard the $1,299.99 device.
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Brains vs. brawn: Allstate Protection Plans put the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to the test
Despite assertions of surviving falls from heights exceeding seven feet, the S25 Ultra did not emerge from the Allstate Protection Plans Drop Tests without damage.
